Somfy myLink vs MessageMaster
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Somfy myLink
This app allows you to remotely control your Radio Technology Somfy® (RTS) motorized products like blinds and awnings from your iOS device. Create custom scenes, set schedules, and even integrate with voice assistants for convenient home automation.
- Control up to 16 channels per interface
- Create custom scenes
- Voice control with Amazon Alexa
- Automated scheduling
- Remote access
- Share access with others
- Integration with smart home systems
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Control your Radio Technology Somfy® (RTS) motorized products wherever you are! The Somfy myLink™ app provides simplified control of RTS motorized blinds, shades, draperies, awnings, rolling shutters and screens from the convenience of your iOS device for convenient sunlight management anytime, anywhere. With the Somfy myLink app, you can: - Control up to 16 channels of RTS motorized products per myLink WiFi to RTS Interface - Create Scenes for easy control of multiple motorized products - Link with Amazon Alexa for convenient voice control - Create Schedules to automatically activate your motorized products at a certain time of day, day of the week, or by sunrise and sunset - Add more myLink WiFi to RTS Interfaces for multiple zone control - Control your RTS motorized products both at home and away - Easily share access with other users - Integration of RTS products with Crestron, Control4 and Savant control systems - Demo mode: includes an integrated demo mode for users to experience the app before purchasing the myLink interface - iPad view includes drag & drop scene and schedule creation, quick access toolbar and dashboard-style home screen - English, French and Spanish language The Somfy myLink app requires at least one Somfy myLink WiFi to RTS Interface and existing RTS motorized product(s) with at least one programmed RTS hand-held, in-wall or table top control.
MessageMaster
This app acts as a communication coach, helping users craft the perfect messages for asking parents for things. It offers suggestions for various situations, adapts tone to parental mood, and includes a practice simulator. The goal is to build better communication skills and relationships.
- Message suggestions for 26+ situations
- Tone adaptation based on parent's mood
- 7 different communication styles
- Conversation practice simulator
- Response analytics
- Offline functionality
- Private and secure data handling
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The Smart Way to Ask Your Parents for Anything Ever wondered how to ask your parents for something important? MessageMaster is your personal communication coach, helping you craft the perfect message every time. Designed by a 12-year-old who knew exactly how hard it can be to ask your parents for things. After one too many "no's" and awkward conversations, the idea was born. Built by teens, for teens - because we get it. WHY MESSAGEMASTER WORKS - Get instant message suggestions for 26+ real-life situations - Adapt your tone based on your parent's mood - Choose from 7 different communication styles - Practice conversations before the real talk - Track what works best with response analytics - Build better communication skills over time SMART MESSAGE GENERATION Get perfectly crafted messages for any situation: - Asking for money or purchases - Requesting sleepovers or parties - Negotiating later curfews - Apologizing for mistakes - Explaining bad grades - Getting a new pet - Concert and event tickets - Starting to date - And 18 more situations! 7 COMMUNICATION TONES Master different approaches for different moments: - Polite - Professional and courteous - Chill - Casual and relaxed - Serious - Mature and thoughtful - Funny - Light-hearted and charming - Urgent - Time-sensitive and important - Sweet - Warm and affectionate - Respectful - Considerate and understanding MOOD DETECTION Choose whether your parent is in a good, neutral, or bad mood - and get messages tailored to that moment. Timing is everything! CONVERSATION SIMULATOR Practice your conversation before having it in real life. Get simulated parent responses and build confidence before the real talk. PREMIUM FEATURES Upgrade to MessageMaster Premium for: - All 26 situations unlocked - All 7 communication tones - Unlimited message history - Save custom templates - Advanced conversation simulator - Response tracking & analytics - Streak system with achievements - Translation to 9 languages - Export your message history - Ad-free experience 100% PRIVATE & OFFLINE Your conversations and data are completely private: - All processing happens on your device - No data sent to servers - No account required - No tracking or analytics collected - Works completely offline BUILD BETTER RELATIONSHIPS MessageMaster isn't just about getting what you want - it's about learning to communicate effectively, understand timing, and build trust with your parents. Every message is a learning opportunity. Download MessageMaster and transform the way you ask your parents for anything. Whether it's a small favor or a big life decision, we've got the perfect words to help you succeed. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MessageMaster at 5.0 against Somfy myLink's 4.3. MessageMaster also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months). Somfy myLink's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (9.1K vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. MessageMaster sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Somfy myLink asks for nothing beyond the download.
MessageMaster holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Somfy myLink has 9.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Somfy myLink ships an update every 4 months, MessageMaster every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Somfy myLink | MessageMaster |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (9.1K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 17.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9.1K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Somfy Systems Incorporated | ShadowPing LLC |
Customer experience
Somfy myLink
MessageMaster
Bugs and requests
Somfy myLink
Reported bugs
4 issues- App fails to recognize or control shades
- Schedules and scenes not working as programmed
- Frequent disconnections and need for resets
- Incompatibility with newer devices/OS versions
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to control shade position/angle
- Integration with smart home platforms
- Improved scheduling and automation options
- Better status indicators for shade position
MessageMaster
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Somfy myLink
No in-app purchases
MessageMaster
- Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
- Premium Lifetime$29.99
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